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Parents are snobs Children who learn from the parents are worse Teaching staff are mean and rude. Ps 50 accepted over 60 students from St Charles over the last couple of years and the parents were horrified to learn that their Honor Roll child is actually extremely behind for their grade. I suggest look at St Charles website and see the results of standardize test. It's embarrassing. Then go to PS 50 and speak to Principal over there. You will see a big difference.

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January 16, 2015

There's definitely a inner circle with the parents at SCS. They are all afraid to question the administration and the staff concerning their child education because they would automatically go on the SCS black list. Seriously, The teachers are childish and gossip about everyone. I personally witness the teachers being cruel and mean to one of their "rejects" during lunch time. Shockingly this is ,the ways it is at SCS. Parents only have one right and that is to be quiet and pay the tuition on time. However, when they owe you money it takes several months to get the money. As for The teaching, I have seen and heard from other parents that their child are very behind compared to public schools. So why pay thousands of dollars to a rude staff that are below average in teaching?

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parent

June 24, 2014

In regards to the review dated November 23, 2012, the religious affiliation of the family is NOT why they didn't receive a call. We have been in SCS for 9 years, as PROTESTANTS, & it has never been an issue. The old principal was not well during her last year in office & that could have had an impact on the situation.

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parent

May 08, 2014

St Charles is going through rebuilding their education program. I have full confidence in the new principal bring St Charles back to excellence. Many children who leave SCS either to go to Public School or Highschool usually will find themselves academically behind. It is true that learning starts at Home with the parents. However with both parents working to survive there is little in their day to go deep in schooling their children. That is why the parents decide to pay for private school instead of free public school. Next year there will be an increase in the tuition. I say why? If you want more money then teach our children more. Plus release the school results in results of the standardize test per grade so parents can see if their investment in St Charles is good or bad. However unlike public schools SCS refuses to share these results to the public and only gives it to the individual student.

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parent

March 26, 2014

Recently left the school after 6 years or so. New principle shows promise however many parents are uninvolved and children are nasty and belligerent. Many families left the school in 2010-11 and more recently myself and another family from our class 2 years earlier. To be fair, the school itself is fine and teachers are warm and caring. However more parental involvement is needed across the board as we experienced first hand unacceptable behavior from a child not even in our children's grade. The principle acted accordingly and handled it well. Our new school, I'm very happy to say, is like night and day. Hope this helps anyone considering.

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parent

November 23, 2012

As a father of two girls who receive 4 out of 4 in all areas of behavior and minimum 3 out of 4 in school work, I found my experience with St. Charles to be less than expected. I met with the principal and spoke about entering my girls into their school. As a scholar at Columbia University, education and behavior are mandatory for my children. My wife is a School Psychologist and we were ready to sign our girls up to start at St. Charles with our son and younger daughter to follow. We never received the expected call from the principal for our girls' interview. The principal was inviting at first, but after learning that we were a protestant family, she become dismissive and rude. I was shocked by the change in attitude and not receiving a follow-up call reconfirmed my experience. I believe that they made the right choice because there is no way I would allow my children to be exposed to a learned culture of dislike or intolerance towards others.

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community member

November 16, 2012

Excellent school. My two sons graduated from St. Charles in 2002 and 2003. The faculty provided an excellent foundation of learning, which continued on to H.S., College, and now their professional jobs.

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community member

November 10, 2010

Great School! Great atmosphere!

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parent

November 09, 2010

I see how wonderfully rounded my niece is becoming while attending this school. She is excited to attend daily ( that's half the battle in education today)

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teacher

no ratingNovember 02, 2010

I love St. Charles because the teachers are great and both my daughters are getting an excellent education.

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parent

no ratingNovember 02, 2010

The teachers and principal contribute to a very conducive atmosphere.

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community member

October 25, 2010

The classes are amoung the smallest on staten Island. The children stay with the same class since K to 8 so the feel like a family.

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parent

no ratingOctober 24, 2010

Met a lot of nice people and my children love it.

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parent

no ratingOctober 24, 2010

Kids are getting a good education and a good religious foundation.

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parent

no ratingOctober 24, 2010

The teachers are very caring and teach the kids a lot. They really take the time to shape our next generations - Thanks for all they do

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parent

October 23, 2010

Why do you love St. Charles School? This nothing not to love about I!!!!!

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parent

October 22, 2010

" My niece learns a lot from St. Charles"

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parent

no ratingOctober 22, 2010

I attended Saint Charles and now my children do too! Saint Charles is a great school!

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parent

October 21, 2010

It is a very warm, caring, atmosphere with good,caring teachers a great principal, and a great staff!

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parent

October 21, 2010

This school has been part of my family for over 30 years. Not only did I attend this school from 1st - 8th grade, but now my children are attending!!

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parent

no ratingOctober 21, 2010

great academic curriculum and teaches moral and spiritual values

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community member

October 20, 2010

St. Charles is giving my Grandson a wonderful education, he is learning so much and loves his teacher.

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community member

no ratingOctober 20, 2010

teaches the kids with love & care...

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parent

no ratingOctober 20, 2010

St. Charles is helping me give my son a good foundation religiously and academically.

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parent

no ratingOctober 19, 2010

Because they provide an excellent education for children in a safe, friendly and loving environment.

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community member

no ratingOctober 19, 2010

St. Charles is a close knit family of parents, students and faculty

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parent

no ratingOctober 19, 2010

Great atmosphere and school spirit

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community member

no ratingOctober 19, 2010

wonderful family atmosphere

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parent

no ratingOctober 19, 2010

ST CHARLES HAS GREAT TEACHERS.

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parent

October 19, 2010

st charles is a great school and the teachers really care about the kids learning ..i think its wonderful

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parent

October 19, 2010

Friendly, dedicated teachers & staff.

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community member

October 19, 2010

I love this school because my daughters love this school. There is such a sense of community. My girls have learned so much more not only academically but spiritually since they have transferred from public school. The teachers and principal are wonderful. We couldn't be happier.

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parent

no ratingOctober 19, 2010

Because my grandaughter loves it so much and she has learned so much in such a short time.

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parent

no ratingOctober 18, 2010

A great education with fine teachers and a Parents Association with the wonderful enthsiasm I haven't seen in 35 years!

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community member

no ratingOctober 18, 2010

not just a school...St. Charles is a community. The teachers, the faculty and the parents work together to make the best possible atmosphere for learning. They know every student and every parent and they are supportive and nurturing not only of the children but of entire families

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parent

no ratingOctober 18, 2010

The wonderful teachers!!!

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parent

no ratingOctober 18, 2010

St. Charles has a warm family atmosphere.

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parent

no ratingMay 21, 2010

Staff members and parents who care about the kids and their academic achievements -- that's what a great school does, and St. Charles embodies that spirit.

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parent

no ratingMay 20, 2010

My grandchild attends the school and I see how much he has learned in school. The teachers are devoted to the students and they take time (there own time) to attend to each child's needs.

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parent

August 15, 2009

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no ratingAugust 06, 2009

I am a parent of an entering 5th grader and a Pre-K student. I am very pleased with the education my child has been receiving. The best teacher so far has been Mrs Devlin, she made learning fun ! My child does get a lot of tests, but I guess it only helped him maintain straight A's and receive 1st honors throughout the school year, and for the record, my child was only absent 1 time from St Charles and that was in kindergarten, they must be doing something right!

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parent

no ratingNovember 28, 2008

I went to this school and then moved but before that was torture. Teachers would not help you if you got bullied...they just tell your parents that its under control and not happening anymore. Bad experience.

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student

August 30, 2008

I am so pleased that my children attend this school--wonderful principal and teachers! Improvements are visible and often--a new Science Lab, Smartboards, new textbooks! It has a warm, caring environment and my children can't wait to go back for the new year!

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parent

May 18, 2008

i love it my child loves it she is in pre-k 4 and can read and add very advanced if you ask me. teachers are great. tuttion is reasonable. i never seen a kid so excited to go to school. i have to think that they are doing something right at that school.

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no ratingApril 29, 2008

I am new to St. Charles School and so far it has been a wonderful experience. The teachers are wonderful and my children are getting way more than they did in the public school system where tehy just push the reading adn teh math

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parent

no ratingApril 22, 2008

I do not give it a great rating my child deals with bullies and other disruptions as well in his class setting!!! It can improve on a better social situation.

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parent

September 12, 2007

So far so good, my son is in PreK 3 and he loves his teacher, and he comes out of school happy. And tells me about what he did in class. This the beginning for me at this school, I will update as I go along.

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August 24, 2007

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May 02, 2007

I am graduating SCS this summer and I must comment on how appalling the entire system is! it is shocking that I made graduation without giving up! I personally found the teaching the worst of all! With the exception of about four teachers, the rest do not seem as determined,focused, and/or dedicated on teaching and reaching out to the students to improve their knowledge. I also find the new principal quite irritating! I thought she would improve the school, not destroy its former reputation of being 'the #1 school on SI'.Parents of future SCS students/graduates, I wish you luck!

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student

January 17, 2007

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parent

May 22, 2006

We couldn't be happier. Great school with wonderful, caring teachers. Very academically challenging.

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parent

April 22, 2006

Good teachers for the most part. However, much work to be done at home. School bags are way, way too heavy for the students. All the textbooks should not be coming home every night. This is a major problem.

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parent

April 01, 2006

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February 12, 2006

This is an excellent scchool with excellent teachers that give their all which is alot. My child went on to great things after graduating and my youngest child is doing well there also.

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parent

February 04, 2006

For the most part, caring teachers and wonderful leadership with Ms. Bushman. Lots of parental involvement and extracurricular activities.

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parent

November 01, 2005

New Principal will hopefully modernize the academics more. Offering a language would be nice. Children are in PreK and Kindergarten and happy so far.

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parent

September 18, 2005

Large class size, teachers are older, intimidating to k kids

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parent

September 15, 2005

Academics are mediocre. The science art and music programs are few and far between. Parents are encouraged to be involved

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parent

September 09, 2005

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September 02, 2005

This school is horrible. My child said that the teachers did not even try to help him understand what they were learning.

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parent

May 17, 2005

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